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Lee Musselman
Saw Blade with Owl (Found Object Anthropomorphic Animal Sculpture)

c. 2001

About the Item

Figurative anthropomorphic animal sculpture of an owl with human figure made with saw blade, metal wire body, and wood mallet legs "Saw Blade with Owl" by Lee Musselman, made in the early 2000's 16 x 16 x 63 found object assemblage (wood, object, deer antlers, Native American owl sculpture, saw blade, wood mallets, and metal wire) This piece by the late artist, Lee Musselman, is a perfect example of Musselman's anthropomorphism of found objects into surreal creatures that can range in multiple interpretations and meanings. Musselman's works often involve doll parts, and this piece features a small owl figurine with a pair of antlers and saw blade. The feet of this form are made out of wooden mallets and the torso is wrapped with wire. The use of household essentials and vintage pieces certainly allow the viewer to believe it came from another time period, if not an entire other realm of reality. About the Artist: Lee Musselman (1956-2013) was a mixed media artist, curator and gallery director. His gallery in Provincetown, MA is known was known for its daring and, sometimes, controversial art. Lee was an exhibiting artist in "Art In The Raw", a show organized and curated by Chris Butler at the Audart Gallery in the Spring of 1997.
  • Creator:
    Lee Musselman (1956 - 2013)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 2001
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 63 in (160.02 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2276922532
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